Start with your inventory
List bulky, fragile and boxed items to improve the starting estimate.
Practical tools for planning a move
Calculators for Planning Your Move
Make an informed start with tools for move-cost planning, packing quantities, storage space, furniture volume and the tasks ahead. Results are planning estimates, not a confirmed quote or a substitute for checking dimensions and access.
Use estimates as a planning guide
Review access and item dimensions
A useful estimate starts with the right details
Inventory, distance, access and timing all help shape a more realistic moving plan.
Check both addresses
Stairs, lifts, parking and carrying distance can change the practical plan.
Confirm the real scope
Use a move-specific quote to verify availability, inclusions and price.
Choose Your Calculator
Pick a tool for the question you are working through. Estimates are indicative and should be checked against your actual move.
Planning tool
Move Cost Planner
Review the cost drivers of your move from property details, route, access and selected requirements. This planner shows no prices, request a written quote.
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Planning tool
Packing Box Calculator
Estimate the number of boxes and packing materials to prepare, then adjust the list to suit your belongings.
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Planning tool
Storage Space Calculator
Estimate storage space from the items you plan to store. Confirm dimensions and access with your chosen facility.
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Planning tool
Moving Volume Calculator
Add furniture and belongings to estimate their combined volume and support an initial vehicle discussion.
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Planning tool
House Move Workload Planner
Estimate the planning demands of a house move from property size, distance, access and packing choices.
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Planning tool
Office Move Planner
Prepare an initial office-move brief covering locations, inventory, access and timing requirements.
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Planning tool
Moving Timeline Planner
Map key moving tasks against your date so preparation, access and handover are easier to coordinate.
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Planning tool
Furniture Volume Planner
List furniture and estimate the space it may occupy to help prepare a clear moving inventory.
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Planning tool
Packing Materials Planner
Create a starting checklist for boxes and protective materials based on the items you need to pack.
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Planning tool
Van Size Checker
Estimate the vehicle size your move may need, then read the London guide on Luton vs LWB vans, narrow streets and parking.
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Planning tool
Moving Date Checker
Check a moving date against the practical pinch points, completion patterns, month-end demand, and building booking windows, before you commit to it.
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Planning tool
Storage Size Calculator
Estimate the storage unit size you need in square feet from your property size, furniture and archive boxes, with the method explained.
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Planning tool
Packing Time Calculator
Work out how long packing your home will really take, room by room, and what difference a professional packing team makes.
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Planning tool
DIY vs Professional Calculator
Compare a DIY move with a professional crew side by side, van hire, fuel, materials and effort against published hourly prices, with a worked example.
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HOW IT WORKS
Use the tools as part of a clear moving plan
Start with an estimate, check the practical details, then confirm the scope before booking.
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Choose a planning tool
Select the calculator that matches your question: cost drivers, packing, storage, volume or timing.
02
Enter what you know
Use your current inventory and access details. Revisit the estimate when those details change.
03
Confirm the move details
Ask for a move-specific quote to confirm availability, inclusions and costs before booking.
USE ESTIMATES WITH CONTEXT
What a calculator can, and cannot, tell you
An online result is a useful starting point, not a survey or confirmed price. Actual requirements depend on belongings, route, access, date and agreed work.
- Measure large furniture where dimensions affect access or loading
- Include boxes, outdoor items and belongings in storage
- Check parking, stairs, lifts and carrying distance at both ends
- Ask whether optional work, waiting or special handling is included
- Confirm any applicable charges and tax directly in a written quote
Before you book
Turn your estimate into a clear brief
Share the inventory, both postcodes, property access and preferred date. Ask for the agreed services, exclusions and any additional charges to be confirmed in writing.
Request a move-specific quote
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our calculators
Do these tools cost anything to use?
The calculators currently available on this site can be used without a charge. Check the result and its limitations on the individual tool page before relying on it.
Is a calculator result a confirmed removal quote?
No. A result is an indicative planning figure. A quote should be based on your actual inventory, both addresses, access, date and agreed services.
What can change the final cost or space required?
The amount and dimensions of your belongings, packing, route, parking, stairs, lifts, carrying distance and timing can all affect the plan. Confirm applicable charges and inclusions with the provider.
Can I get a professional quote after using the calculator?
Yes. Share your move details through our quote form or call 07459 180023. Availability and scope are confirmed separately.
Ready to Plan Your Move?
Use a calculator to organise your plans, then share the actual move details to request a tailored quote.
Availability, service scope and pricing are confirmed after reviewing your request.
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Important Information
Calculator results are indicative and depend on the information entered and the assumptions used by each tool. They are not a survey, formal quote or guarantee of vehicle fit, storage capacity or service availability. Check dimensions, access, charges and inclusions with the relevant provider before making arrangements.
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“Best house removal company around. The team at Vano Removals was punctual, hard-working, and handled our furniture with great care. If you need reliable, stress-free local movers or packing services, I highly recommend them.”
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